§ Q124. Mr. CoxTo ask the Prime Minister what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the employment of Rastafarians in the public service.
§ Mr. WakehamI have been asked to reply.
The policy of Her Majesty's Government is to afford equal opportunity for employment within the public service to all eligible persons. This requires that employees are selected on the basis of their ability, qualifications and fitness for work and that there is no discrimination on racial grounds. This policy applies to all ethnic groups.